STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 22, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year service contract for emergency dewatering services during localized flood events within the city for the Water Utilities Department - Herc Rentals, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $5,253,400.00 - Financing: Stormwater Drainage Management Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This service contract will provide for emergency dewatering services during localized flood events within the city for the Water Utilities Department. Services provided by this contract will augment City staff during rain events which cause localized flooding within certain areas of the city. In these cases the contractor will be required to pump water from the flooded area downstream to the nearest manhole, storm drain, or when close enough for the equipment to reach over the levee. This type of localized flooding can be caused by pump overload, a blocked pipe, failed pump, or no nearby pumping station. The contractor will be required to mobilize necessary personnel, pumping equipment, and vehicles as needed to service various locations and terrain (e.g. paved and unpaved surfaces). The contractor is required to remove up to 60,000 gallons of water per minute when necessary.
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